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Summer Flea Market

First Year Seminar

The Battle Creek Pickers Flea Market is coming to Festival Market Square in downtown Battle Creek this summer. - Pg 2

Cindy Arizmendi is the faculty coordinator and teacher for the first-year seminar program. First Year Seminar is a new program with an end goal to help students get connected - Pg 3

AND THE ADVANTAGES IT PROVIDES

MAKING ITS WAY TO DOWNTOWN BATTLE CREEK

KCC honored as finalist for Governor’s fitness award

YASMEEN QAHWASH editor

Kellogg Community College was honored as one of three finalists for a 2018 Governor’s Fitness Award for the College’s efforts in promoting employee health and wellness. Sponsored by the Michigan Fitness Foundation and the Governor’s Council on Physical Fitness, Health and Sports, the Governor’s Fitness Awards recognizes individuals and communities for their commitment to developing and maintaining a healthier lifestyle. KCC was a finalist in the “Large Healthy Workplace” category of the Healthy Workplace Awards, which includes organizations of 150 to 999 employees. The award is presented to organizations with “outstanding programs that help to create best practices for organizations throughout Michigan to replicate,” according to the Governor’s Council and Michigan Fitness Foundation. Organizations who are considered for the award are first evaluated using criteria including policies, procedures, resources utilized, executive leadership involvement, culture, evaluation and results

and influence on family/community. The honor is just one of several KCC has received in recognition of its employee wellness initiatives over the past two years. The college was one of three finalists in the same Governor’s Fitness Award category in April 2017, and was honored as one of three finalists for the Battle Creek Area Chamber of Commerce’s Choose Health Workplace Wellness Award in May. In October, KCC won a silver Medallion Award from the National Council for Marketing and Public Relations for the College’s quarterly Employee Wellness Newsletter. Tom Shaw, KCC’s Athletic Director and chair of the KCC Employee Wellness Committee, said the College is honored to again be recognized at the state level for its significant investment in health and wellness of its employees. “The vision for KCC’s Employee Wellness Program is to help the College’s employees to create space for wellness in their lives, and we do that by facilitating access to healthy physical activities, encouraging healthier eating habits, education employees about healthy relationships, and more,” Shaw said. “These honors are a validation of our work in these areas so far and an encouragement to continue

pushing forward as we continue the work of helping our employees live healthier and happier lives.” KCC’s Employee Wellness Program has provided and promoted wellness opportunities that encourage, educate and support KCC employees to become actively involved in making long-term lifestyle changes for several years. Program initiatives are taken on by a KCC Employee Wellness Committee, including over a dozen members from across all College levels and departments. Examples of employee wellness initiatives offered at KCC include free one-on-one health assessments for all employees; free memberships at the Battle Creek Family YMCA; reduced prices on select wellness-related Lifelong Learning classes offered at the College; monetary incentives for employees who complete an annual physical; several employee-specific wellness events offered each semester, including various physical activities and a lunch and learn series on campus; an exhaustive, curated internal calendar of community wellness events; a quarterly KCC Employee Wellness Newsletter; and more. For details about KCC’s Employee Wellness Program, visit www.kellogg.edu/wellness contact Yasmeen Qahwash at bruinkellogg.edu

KCC freezes tuition, fee rates for 2018-19 school year

YASMEEN QAHWASH editor

As of Wednesday, April 18th, Kellogg Community College Board of Trustees froze the College’s tuition and fee rates for the upcoming 201819 academic year – a move that will benefit thousands of current and future KCC students. Through the Summer 2019 semester, tuition rates and fees in all categories will remain at their current levels. KCC’s resident rate will remain at $107.75 per credit hour and fees will remain at $15 per credit hour. “As financial stewards of tuition and tax dollars, the College’s Board has long maintained

that KCC will keep the costs of education as low as possible for our students,” Board Chairman, Steve Claywell, said. “By freezing tuition for at least the next four semesters, we are helping our Bruins plan for their future by taking the prospect of a tuition rate increase out of the equation.” KCC President, Mark O’Connell, recommended the freeze based upon recent improvements in the College’s operations. “Since 2016, the College has tightened its budget, along with receiving larger than expected reimbursements from the State of Michigan for tax revenue losses due to certain tax reforms,” O’Connell said. “These positive influences on our operations will

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allow us to continue to pass on savings to our students and make critical improvements to our facilities,” O’Connell stated. “The costs of higher education are a barrier to many students, so any time we can help, even if it’s to avoid adding to the barrier, is a win for our students and a win for the communities we serve.” In a related action, the Board of Trustees has also eliminated the College’s tuition rate categories for Indiana and international residents. The Indiana rate was used infrequently, and had been $1 more than the non-resident rate. The international rate had been the same as the out-of-state rate. contact Yasmeen Qahwash at bruinkellogg.edu

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June 2018

Summer flea market coming to downtown Battle Creek DANIEL BRAZIE staff writer

The Battle Creek Pickers Flea Market is coming to Festival Market Square in downtown Battle Creek this summer. Various vendors will be in attendance, selling secondhand goods and thrift items. Debbie White, the co-owner and organizer of the event along with Jenni Gray, said that the previous two events attracted over one hundred vendors. She stated that they hope to attract that many for each of the shows this year as well. The flea market will be held five times this summer, including May 6th, June 3rd, July 8th, August 5th, and September 9th from 10a.m. to 5p.m. The shows will take

place in the Festival Market Square at 25 McCamly street in Battle Creek. Along with the many vendors, the city will be organizing live entertainment, which White stated is usually a local musical artist. White also added that one or two food vendors will be stationed at the event as well, “One for sure is booked and is selling corn dogs and lemonade. We have a variety of bake sale goods as well,” stated White. White explained that they usually have between ten and fifteen staff or volunteers involved in these shows. She informed that the events will take place regardless of weather conditions. Any questions, or requests to reserve a booth for one of these events can be made by calling or texting Debbie White at (269)-245-6813. contact Daniel Brazie at

Festival Market Square in down town Battle Creek

Photo by Daniel Brazie

Michigan bodies of water available for fishing JOHN HIRSCH staff writer

Spring has come and open Michigan fishing season is near. According to Christian Lesage, a Fisheries Biologist with the Michigan Department of Natural Resources in Lansing, “the last week of April is when most fish in Michigan fisheries are available to be caught” by the general public. “We offer a lot of opportunities to fish yearround in Michigan. There are some fish which you cannot target before the season, like Trout, unless the body of water is open for it,” added Lesage. “You may only be able to keep rainbow trout year-round on some of the trout streams. The last couple of years we have expanded availability to fish for bass yearround, but you must release them right away. The same applies for Muskie as well. Perch and Blue Gill are open year-round to catch and keep.” Zach Schneider, owner of Michigan Tackle Specialties, located at 1020 E. Columbia Ave in Battle Creek, said “Hunting and Fishing is a passion of mine,” when asked why he opened his shop. He went on to say he has “probably [fished for] twenty-four years.” “I like getting to equip people to be able to catch fish and to get and get game. Whether it is deer or whatever they are after. I like being able to serve them in order for them to be able to do whatever they are aiming to do,” stated Schneider. When asked about what permits are necessary in order to fish, Schneider said, “To fish, you will need a fishing license, which is good for any body of water in Michigan. There are certain seasons which are restricted for specific species of fish. If you are under seventeen, you can fish with an accompanying adult without a license, as long as they have one.” Anyone can purchase an annual fishing license at stores like Walmart, Dicks Sporting Goods, or any local Bait and Tackle shop. Schneider recommended the “Kalamazoo river for small-mouth bass and pike, while most surrounding lakes carry blue gill, perch, croppy, largemouth, bass and pike.” Schneider considers his shop as a “passion job.”

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Photo by John Hirsch

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June 2018

First Year Seminar and the advantages it provides PATRICIA LAMPKIN guest writer

Cindy Arizmendi is the faculty coordinator and teacher for the first-year seminar program. First Year Seminar is a new program with an end goal to help students get connected to Kellogg Community College resources.

The students get to connect with each other, as well as a career path, the instructors, and the resources required to make progress in their journey. “The biggest challenge getting students to complete is difficult to say because every student has different needs,” said Arizmendi. The First Year Seminar class

wants students to be comfortable with other classmates as well as their professors. Skylar Terrell, a former KCC student, said, “The First Year Seminar class help me find my way around the college.” “The reason First Year Seminar came to KCC is because it is one of about ten impact practices that com-

munity colleges and universities are implementing to enhance student learning. When students do well throughout the semester, they also persist in their education,” stated Arizmendi. Arizmendi also mentioned that the faculty are all here to help students, and that we are all in this together.

contact Daniel Brazie at bruinkellogg.edu

KCC basketball camps for boys and girls start May 6 YASMEEN QAHWASH editor

Kellogg Community College’s men basketball team and Head Coach, Ben Reed, will lead a set of Skills & Drills Basketball Camps for boys and girls on three consecutive Sundays; May 6th, 13th, and 20th. The camps will be held at the Battle Creek Central Fieldhouse, 162 Champion St., Battle Creek. The camps will run in two sessions, with separate camps for ages 8 through 11 and ages 12 through 15. The camp for ages 8 through 11 will run from 2p.m-4p.m. and the camp for ages 12 through 15 will run from 5p.m.7p.m.

Camp activities will focus on the fundamentals of basketball and include instruction in drills including shooting, dribbling, and passing in addition to competitive games and contests. Campers should come dressed to play and bring a water bottle. Additional camps will be held June 25th through June 18th. Information about all KCC sports camps for youth is available online at www.kellogg.edu/sportscamps. Registration for KCC’s Skills & Drills Basketball Camps is open until the day of each session and can be completed online by visiting www. kellogg.edu/sportscamps, by calling KCC’s Lifelong Learning Department

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KCC SUMMER HOURS KCC’s North Avenue campus will be open 8 a.m. to noon on the following Fridays this summer: May 12 May 19 May 26 Aug. 4 Aug. 11 Aug. 18 All KCC campuses will be closed every Friday in June and July this summer, including: June 2 June 9 June 16 June 23 June 30 July 7 July 14 July 21 July 28

Sports

June 2018

KCC Baseball results

KCC Softball results

YASMEEN QAHWASH

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Kellogg Community College took on Glen Oaks in Centreville on April 19th, 2018. After a final score of 19-1 in the first game, KCC took home the victory. Bennett Norry; (W), 5IP, 1R, 3H. Raphe Gross; 3-3, 3B. Spencer Nelson; 2-3, HR, 5RBI. Coach Laskovy stated, “Solid first game all the way around. In the second game, KCC won yet again with a final score of 25-10, setting their overall record at 26-4 and their conference record at 12-0. Ethan Eldridge; 1.1IP, 0R, 1H. Raphe Gross; 5-5, 2 2B, 3RBI. Alex Walton; 3-3, 5RBI. Alex Crump; 2-4, 4RBI. “Two big wins, overcame several mistakes in the nightcap. Heck of a day for Raphe Gross.” Coach Laskovy commented. “Next home game is Saturday, 1p.m. versus Kalamazoo Valley.” On April 20th, 2018, our Bruin baseball team played Kalamazoo Valley Community College in Kalamazoo and came out on top in the first game with a final score of 9-1. Blake Bales; CG, (W), 12K, 0ER, 3H. Tony Carmola; 1-3, HR. “Blake set the tone with a bigtime effort, played a solid D behind him,” stated Coach Laskovy. KCC conquered the second game as well with a final score of 11-4, setting their overall record at 28-4 and their conference record at 14-0. Mark Scannell; (W), 4.2 4R, 2ER, 3K, 4H. Spencer Nelson; 3-3, RBI, 2R. Riley Creamer; 3-3, 2 2B. “Big road sweep against a team that has been playing well,” Coach Laskovy added. “We are home tomorrow at 1p.m. in Brown Stadium.” On April 21st, 2018, the Bruins played Kalamazoo Valley yet again, but this time at home. KCC added another victory to the books with a final score of 6-5 for the first game. Zach Smith; (W), 6IP, 5R, 5H, 5K. Connor Myers; (S), 1IP, 1H, 0R. Alex Crump; 1-2, 2B, 2RBI. KCC won the second game as well with a final score of 7-5, putting their overall record at 30-4 and their conference record at 16-0. Connor Myers; (S), 1IP, 1K, 0R. Alex Walton; 2-3, 2 2B. Riley Creamer; 2-2, RBI. “Logan Briggs starts the comeback in the bottom of the 6th. Walton, Homer, and Creamer all doubled in the

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inning, giving us the lead. Myers shuts the door. 21 straight…Let’s go,” stated Coach Laskovy. April 24th, 2018; Ivy Tech took home the victory after playing Kellogg Community College on home turf. With a final score of 15-4, KCC’s overall record is now 30-5 and their conference record is 16-0. “We missed a great opportunity to grow and develop today,” said Coach Laskovy. “Big upcoming conference weekend versus Grand Rapids Community College.” Our Bruin baseball team took on Grand Rapids Community College in Grand Rapids on April 27th, 2018 and came out on top with a final score of 7-1 in the first game. Blake Bales; (W), 6IP, 1R, 3H, 10K, 1R. Gavin Homer; 3-4, 3RBI, HR, SB. “Great seeing Blake battle despite not having his best stuff. Homer with the big blast to break the game open,” Coach Laskovy commented. In the second game, KCC grabbed another victory with a final score of 4-3, setting their overall record at 32-5 and their conference record at 18-0. Max Swan; (W), 4.1, 1R, 4H, 4K. Connor Myers; (S), 2.2IP, 2H, 2R. Alex Crump; 2-2, RBI. “Great pitching set the pace again in game two. With the road sweep, we have clinched at least a share of the MCCAA Western Championship. A win tomorrow gives us sole possession,” stated Coach Laskovy. KCC took on Grand Rapids Community College for a second time at home on April 28th, 2018 and took home the victory with a final score of 7-5. Korey Knowles; 2-4, 3RBI, walk off HR. Riley Creamer; 2-3, HR. Gavin Homer; 2-3, SB. Zach Smith; 6IP, 4H, 4K, 1ER. Zach Karbowski; (W), .1 1K. “Zach Smith gave the Bruins a great start. Zach Karbowski kept us in it…Riley Creamer hit a monster home run early to get us on the board. Korey Knowles delivers the big walk-off blast,” stated Coach Laskovy. In the second game, KCC came out on top with a final score of 8-0. This sets their overall record at 34-5 and their conference record at 20-0. Mark Scannell; (W), 6IP, 0R, 3H. Korey Knowles; 3-3, 2RBI. Logan Briggs; 3-4, 4RBI. Bennett Norry; 1IP, 3K. Go Bruins!

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On Thursday night, April 26th, 2018, the Bruin Softball team played Lake Michigan College and was defeated after a final score of 7-6 in the first game. Kailyn Ebeling; 3 for 4, 2 2B, 2 runs scored, RBI. Alexa Stephenson; 1 for 3, 2 RBI. Kim Kucharczyk; 1 for 4, double, RBI, run scored. Dakota Keating; 1 for 1, 2 HBP, 2 runs scored. Jessica Roan; 1 for 4, RBI, run scored, BB. “We just couldn’t close things out and that’s too bad. Their top pitcher injured her leg in the first inning and managed to get six runs off their back-up. Alexa pitched well enough to get the win, but that’s the way it goes sometimes,” said Coach Miller. In game two, KCC came out on top with a final score of 13-12, setting their overall record at 8-16 and their conference record at 7-9. Kim Kucharczyk; 3 for 4, 3 RBI, 2 runs scored, BB. Kylie Masko; 2 for 5, 2 runs scored. Tyler Snyder; 2 for 4, 2 runs scored, BB. Katie Leckie; 2 for 4, run scored, BB. Alexa Stephenson; 2 for 4, 2 RBI, double, run scored. Jessica Roan; 1 for 5, 3 runs scored. KCC took on Muskegon on Saturday, April 28th, 2018 and took home the victory with a final score of 13-5 (5 innings) in game one. Kylie Masko; 3 for 4, double, RBI, run scored. Dakota Keating; 3 for 4, 2 doubles, triple, 3 runs scored. Jessica Roan; 2 for 2, 2 RBI, triple, 2 runs scored, BB. Tyler Snyder; 2 for 3, 3 RBI, 2 runs scored, double, BB. Kim Kucharczyk; 2 for 4, triple, RBI, run scored. “We continue to play well and offensively, we are doing a great job of getting base runners on and driving them in. Our approach at the plate has improved and the results are showing that. Alexa Stephenson picked up the win, striking out two and scattering eight hits. She’s been steady all year and has good command of her pitches,” added Coach Miller. KCC achieved yet another victory in game two with a final score of 10-5, setting their overall record at 10-16 and their conference record at 9-9. Kim Kucharczyk; 3 for 3, BB,

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2 runs scored. Dakota Keating; 3 for 4, 3 RBI, double. Tyler Snyder; 3 for 5, 2 RBI, double, run scored. Jenny Renfroe; 2 for 4, 3 runs scored, double. Katie Leckie; 2 for 5, RBI, run scored. “Very solid day for us. We played solid outfield defense, facing a stiff wind coming off the lakeshore. The ball carried and moved left to right all day and we did an excellent job,” said Coach Miller. “We are taking it one game at a time and still have a shot of making some noise in the conference standings.” Our lady Bruins took on Grand Rapids at Bailey Park on Sunday, April 29th, 2018 and conquered game one with a final score of 9-3. Kailyn Ebeling; 3 for 4, 2 RBI, double, run scored. Katie Leckie; 2 for 2, 3 RBI, 2 sac’s. Kim Kucharczyk; 1 for 4, 3 runs scored. Kylie Masko; 2 for 4, double, run scored. Dakota Keating; 2 for 3, 2 RBI, double. Tyler Snyder; 1 for 2, 3 runs scored, 2 BB, RBI. Jenny Renfroe; 1 for 3, RBI. “Kylie set the tone with that double and four runs later, we were off and rolling. We are playing solid on both sides of the ball. Alexa Stephenson went the distance on the mound. She’s so steady and responds well when we get into a bit of a jam defensively,” stated Coach Miller. In game two, KCC scored another win with a final score of 12-4 (6 innings), setting their overall record at 12-16 and their conference record at 11-9. Jessica Roan; 3 for 5, HR, double, 3 RBI, 2 runs scored. Katie Leckie; 3 for 3, BB. Kylie Masko; 2 for 4, 2 RBI, 2 runs scored, double, BB. Kailyn Ebeling; 2 for 4, 2 doubles, 2 runs scored. Kim Kucharczyk; 2 for 4, 3 RBI, 2 runs scored. Dakota Keating; 1 for 3, 2 runs scored, BB. Kimi Rook; BB. “Another outstanding game for the team. We are much more relaxed at the plate and the early runs we are getting is putting us in a good position to continue to get wins. Kylie threw extremely well in game two. They rallied with four in the fifth, but in true Bruin fashion, we came right back and closed it out in the sixth,” stated Coach Miller. “We still have eight games this next week and a very good chance to get into the top four of the conference.” Go Bruins!

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